Ukraine targets Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries
Ukrainian drones have intensified attacks on Wildberries' distribution centers, the Russian e-commerce giant. The company processes approximately 20 million orders per day, making it a major target of the Russian economy.
The fact
These strikes raise questions about international humanitarian law standards concerning civilian installations for commercial use. Authorities debate the military legitimacy of targeting an online sales platform, even if it indirectly supports the Russian economy.
The conflict thus extends beyond the traditional battlefield into civilian economic infrastructure, marking a tactical evolution of the war in Ukraine.
Why it matters
Ces attaques marquent une escalade de la stratégie ukrainienne ciblant l'économie civile russe et soulèvent des questions critiques sur les règles du droit de la guerre à l'ère du commerce électronique.